as in increased
to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximized
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After playing just seven minutes in the loss to Orlando, Ware was on the court for 12 minutes on Thursday and maximized them, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Sunlight, when available, should also be maximized.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After playing just seven minutes in the loss to Orlando, Ware was on the court for 12 minutes on Thursday and maximized them, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Sunlight, when available, should also be maximized.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
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For instance, Britain agreed a 10% maximum tariff with the US, while India settled on 18% and Vietnam accepted 20%.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because there’s a maximum efficiency that solar panels can reach (currently topping out at about 20%), that means the way to get larger and larger amounts of power is simply to build a series of large-enough solar panels that are within mission feasibility to provide that essential energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there will be increased Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft Operations Division operations along the border to detect and apprehend criminals, according to the governor’s office.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The number of serious attacks increased from 54 in 2023 to 83 in 2024 and 128 in 2025.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then there are the directors and executives of pharmaceutical companies who price their products for maximal profits without caring much about the impact of unaffordability on the patients whose lives depend on those products.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a category increasingly dominated by maximal stack heights and rising prices, the Aero Razor offers a refreshing alternative that’s fast, connected, and, at $140, one of the best values in running.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.—
Yue Stella Yu
Feb. 22,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Back for two games after missing a month with a rib injury, Herro has transitioned into a reserve role that has boosted Erik Spoelstra’s bench without compromising the rotation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The latter impression is enhanced by an abundance of background light, but the images remain stunning.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Riffs on that comedy were enhanced in 2004 by former Python Eric Idle, with co-writer John Du Prez.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The president reacted quickly to the Supreme Court’s ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Friday by imposing 10 percent universal baseline duties—a figure that was augmented to 15 percent over the weekend.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even Cadillac offers an iPad-like interface augmented by a screen wheel, volume knob, and quick keys in its EVs and the latest Escalade.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because of that, most of the men and women who are losing their lives on the front lines are married with children – and Ukraine is becoming a country of widows and orphans.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tommies have had the most prolific offense in the conference this season, but the Vikings kept the clamps on them for most of the night.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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